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Conte Publishes Book on Post-9/11 Novels

12/10/19

Professor Joseph Conte has just published his third monograph, Transnational Politics in the Post-9/11 Novel. The book argues that the formal inventiveness of writers like DeLillo, Egggers, Pynchon, Coetzee, Pamuk and Hamid reflect the radical reorientation of global politics after 9/11.

Christian Publishes New Book of Poems

12/9/19

Diane Christian has just published Occasion Poems, her second poetry collection and 8th book overall. Get a copy today!

Dauber Publishes Major new Book

12/4/19

The Logic of Sentiment, Ken Dauber's new book about sentimentality in three 19th Century novels, was recently published by Bloomsbury. According to one reviewer, the book "expands the reach of philosophically grounded literary criticism beyond its usual questions, authors, and objects."

Solomon Wins Mentoring Award

12/4/19

Bill Solomon, one of the department's most generous and talented mentors, has been recognized with this year's Graduate Student Mentoring Award. As one of his students put it in a letter on his behalf: "While I'm sure there are plenty of other awards Bill could justifiably be nominated for, this one seems especially made for him." We couldn't agree more. Congratulations!

Myung Mi Kim publishes new book of poetry

11/1/19

Myung Mi Kim recently published Civil Bound. This, her 6th major book of poetry, explores how language mediates and enables community, nationalism, colonialism, history, and memory. As one reviewer puts it: "Prepare to be stunned."

Dept Welcomes Director of Award Winning Shakespeare Adaptation

10/10/19

As part of Carla Mazzio's "Shakespeare in Film" class, Francesco Nuzzi will be on campus to discuss "Star Crossed Lovers" - his award winning adaption of "Romeo & Juliet." October 23, 7-9pm, 262 Capen.

Schmid Wins Mentoring Award

9/19/19

David Schmid was one of three professors to win the 2019 President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring, UB’s highest honor given for undergraduate mentoring

Milletti Named Executive Director of UB’s Humanities Institute

9/19/19

Christina Milletti, an associate professor in the University at Buffalo Department of English and a 2019 Juniper Prize for Fiction winner, has been named executive director of UB’s Humanities Institute.

Dept Hosts Lit Agent for Talk about Publishing

9/19/19

Monika Woods, Literary Agent at Curtis Brown and UB English Alum, is giving a talk for English majors interested in the publishing industry. "Finding Work in the Publishing Industry" will be Friday, Oct 4 at 11am in 1032 Clemens.

Cristanne Miller to receive President's Medal

5/2/18

Congratulations to Cristanne Miller, recipient of the President's Medal in recognition of her extraordinary service to the university!
https://www.buffalo.edu/…/…/2018/04/commencement-awards.html

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